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In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode of Hidradenitis Suppuradivas, hosts Brin and Cyd sit down with Cristina Curp, Chief Operating Officer of HS Connect, for a conversation every HS warrior needs to hear. Together, they unpack why the word “diet” can feel so triggering, the emotional weight so many carry around food, and how shifting the language to nutrition can open the door to healing rather than shame.

Cristina shares her personal journey of putting her HS into remission, the truth about bio-individuality, why “what works for me” is not a prescription for everyone, and how she guides people toward sustainable, compassionate approaches to eating. From food journaling and mindset work to hormone insights and realistic goal-setting, her expertise brings clarity to an often confusing topic.

The conversation also dives into food guilt, frustration, cultural expectations, family influences, and the pressure patients feel to “get it right.” Cristina’s grounded, human-centered approach reminds listeners that healing is not linear, nutrition is not morality, and you are not failing if someone else’s path looks different from your own.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by advice, ashamed of your eating habits, or unsure how nutrition fits into your HS journey, this episode offers validation, direction, and the reminder that you are not alone.

Listen now and explore more HS resources at hsconnect.org.

This podcast was made possible by our sponsors UCB and Sanofi.